Shaving

Once (it was there not long ago actually), it completely shaved pubis of a woman when he arrived at the hospital in order to "sanitize" the area and "eliminate risks of infection". This was THE procedure, and that was it. It was so sure and certain that it was the right thing and that it included not only the benefits, but also that the intervention was necessary. But after research (in fact, one research was needed to establish a diagnosis clear and convincing), we realized that in reality ... it was the opposite! Shaving increase the risk of infection! Superb, what now?

Long practiced immediately upon admission of women to give birth, this practice is now a thing of the past few exceptions. Some doctors or hospitals have turned to a desire to "mini-shaving" (lower lip and near the perineum), but its usefulness seems equally questionable.



Why do you (or did they do it is by location)?

To reduce the risk of infection (which was proven false)
To facilitate suturing and episiotomy (look wisely article on episiotomy before concluding ...)
Advantages:

No real advantage has been identified to date.

Disadvantages:

Increased risk of infection, especially in hospitals.
Was humiliating at the time, and forced the mother to sit still during shaving, which in itself is harmful if at that time, we feel the need to move.
Alternatives:

Say no, if ever, by a chance of life is unlikely to offer you.

However, if you are at first glance, the "commando" type rather than Amazon, you should know that shaving the pubic area, in part or in full does not at all the same risks if practiced at home or hospital. This place, in advance, increasing the risk of infection. The bacteria in your home, you're already used to it and you already live very well with them.

So in case you want to be totally or partially shaved the day of your birth, we can not encourage you enough to do it yourself at home, if possible (but it is difficult to predict) at least 24 hours before you go to the hospital (if you give birth in hospital).